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Sarah, Tim and JVL discuss the legality and consequences of the Venezuela operation, the emerging split between “America First” and “Trump First,” Stephen Miller’s grotesque worldview, and why Greenland suddenly feels less hypothetical.

The Real Story Behind the Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-real-story-behind-the-minnesota-welfare-fraud-scandal

Published: January 7, 2026 01:01

You don’t have to buy the MAGA narrative to worry about how government failed here.

Jonathan Blitzer: The Stars Aligned Against Venezuela

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/jonathan-blitzer-the-stars-aligned

Published: January 6, 2026 21:21

Trump wanted to alpha male and take some oil, Hegseth wanted to bomb something, Rubio wanted Marduro gone, and aggrieved Stephen Miller wanted to bully the weak.

Sen. Gallego: Trump Wants Venezuelan Oil and a Place to Deport Migrants

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sen-gallego-trump-wants-venezuelan

Published: January 6, 2026 20:04

Sen.

The Rorschach Regime Change Test

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/nicolas-maduro-venezuela-republican-senators-law-enforcement-operation-military-judiciary-committee

Published: January 6, 2026 20:00

Republican senators deliver mixed messaging on Trump's Venezuela attack

Welcome to the Heat Death of Neoconservatism

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/welcome-to-the-heat-death-of-neoconservatism

Published: January 6, 2026 17:30

Democracy promotion is dead. Domination Theory is here.

January 6th and the Never-Ending Coup

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/january-6th-and-the-never-ending-coup-trump-election-venezuela-stephen-miller-greenland

Published: January 6, 2026 14:29

Trump’s insurrection could happen again.

January 6 Was a Dress Rehearsal For Trump, Not a Finale (w/ Tom Joscelyn)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/january-6-was-a-dress-rehearsal-for

Published: January 6, 2026 11:02

Five years after January 6, Bill Kristol sits down with Tom Joscelyn, the lead writer of the House January 6 Committee report, to assess where the country stands today.

Trump’s Obsession With Latin America Is a Strategic Calamity

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-obsession-with-latin-america-russia-china-europe-asia-venezuela-maduro

Published: January 6, 2026 06:21

While Trump gloats about Venezuela, he ignores the real risks to American security.

Why Mark Kelly’s Case Matters

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/why-mark-kelly-case-matters-censure-letter-illegal-orders

Published: January 6, 2026 05:21

The action against him is unwarranted and could chill legitimate—and invaluable—public speech by veterans.

RFK Jr. Cuts America’s Childhood Vaccine Schedule

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/rfk-jr-cuts-americas-childhood-vaccine

Published: January 6, 2026 02:01

JVL and Jonathan Cohn give their take on the shocking changes coming from Robert F.

MAGA Influencers Cheered Trump’s Venezuela War. Their Audience Said ‘WTF?!’

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-influencers-cheered-trump-venezuela-war-audience-wtf

Published: January 6, 2026 01:00

Plus: How an irate clarinetist became a Justice Department cause célèbre.

Bill Kristol: A Stupid and Insane Foreign Intervention

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bill-kristol-a-stupid-and-insane

Published: January 5, 2026 22:12

Toppling the leader of Venezuela looks to be about greed and Trump's vanity.

Sen. Mark Warner: Trump Is Talking About Invading U.S. Allies

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sen-mark-warner-trump-is-talking

Published: January 5, 2026 20:02

Senator Mark Warner joins Sam Stein to give his take on the Trump administration’s dramatic actions in Venezuela, congressional oversight, and what comes next.

Was Venezuela an Inside Job?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/was-venezuela-an-inside-job

Published: January 5, 2026 17:42

All the questions and conspiracy theories you have about America’s hottest new invasion.

Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/debunking-maga-myths-about-the-economy

Published: January 5, 2026 16:03

Trump promised a manufacturing comeback and cheaper prices.

Tim Walz Drops Out of MN Governor’s Race

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-walz-drops-out-of-mn-governors

Published: January 5, 2026 15:22

A recording from The Bulwark's live video

The Danger and Foolishness of Trump’s Foreign Policy

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/danger-and-foolishness-of-trump-foreign-policy

Published: January 5, 2026 14:40

There are no grand designs, just vanity and vindictiveness.

What to Expect from the Supreme Court in 2026

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-to-expect-from-the-supreme-court-0e4

Published: January 5, 2026 07:08

Three areas of law where the right-wing majority could remake our democracy.

How Dems Are Preparing for the Midterms

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-preparing-2026-midterms-suzan-delbene-dccc-interview

Published: January 5, 2026 00:01

DCCC chair Suzan DelBene on the search for candidates who click with their communities.

Trump’s Venezuela Logic Turned America Into a Villain

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-venezuela-logic-turned-america

Published: January 4, 2026 23:01

Will Saletan takes on Donald Trump’s post-invasion claims about Venezuela and Maduro, putting Marco Rubio into a series of awkward Sunday show cleanups on war powers, oil, and pardons that exposes just how much of Trump’s story doesn’t add up.

Bill and Sarah Ask: How Bad Can It Get? | Bulwark on Sunday

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bill-and-sarah-ask-how-bad-can-it

Published: January 4, 2026 15:39

The Bulwark on Sunday

Trump Says We Have the “Hottest” Economy. Markets Tell a Different Story.

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-says-we-have-the-hottest-economy-markets-tell-different-story

Published: January 4, 2026 13:00

The U.S. economy entered 2025 as the “envy of the world.” It exited well behind its peers.

America Is Losing Faith in Everything (w/ Oliver Libby) | How to Fix It

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/america-is-losing-faith-in-everything

Published: January 4, 2026 11:01

John Avlon sits down with Oliver Libby to talk about why the American Dream feels out of reach—and what it would actually take to fix it.

Which Countries Will Trump Invade Next? He’s Given Us a Guide.

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/which-countries-will-trump-invade-next-after-venezuela-maduro

Published: January 4, 2026 05:19

The reasons he listed for toppling Venezuela’s Maduro apply just as well to many other governments.

The Oldest President in History Is Acting His Age

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-oldest-president-in-history-is

Published: January 3, 2026 23:00

Sam Stein and Sonny Bunch take on new reporting on Donald Trump’s health—from repeated cognitive tests and confusing medical disclosures to visible signs of aging and a White House press operation that won’t give straight answers.

LIVE: Trump Addresses Nation on Venezuela Regime Change Operation

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/live-trump-addresses-nation-on-venezuela

Published: January 3, 2026 18:27

Sam Stein, Mark Hertling, Sarah Longwell, Ben Parker and Joe Perticone cover the breaking news about the Venezuela regime change operation and react to the Trump administration’s press event.

Trump’s Troop Deployments: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-troop-deployments-cant-stop

Published: January 3, 2026 12:31

Plus: What You Missed This Week From The Bulwark

Sarah’s First Focus Groups

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sarahs-first-focus-groups

Published: January 3, 2026 11:00

Sarah started doing focus groups in 2018 and 2019 hoping to save the Republican Party from Trump—by finding a primary challenger who wouldn’t embarrass themselves.

New ‘Anaconda’ Lacks Original’s Campy Charm

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/anaconda-review

Published: January 2, 2026 20:30

You can chart Hollywood’s transformation between the two films.

Andrew Weissmann: Epstein Files Release Looks Like a DOJ Cover-Up

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/andrew-weissmann-epstein-files-release

Published: January 2, 2026 19:22

Sarah is off this week so Andrew Weissmann joins Sam Stein to explain why the Epstein files rollout has become a legal and political disaster—from blown deadlines and redactions to the DOJ’s credibility crisis.

Scoop: ICE Plans to Descend on Phoenix

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/scoop-ice-plans-to-descend-on-phoenix-arizona

Published: January 2, 2026 16:28

Following L.A., Chicago, and Charlotte, DHS now intends to scale up arrests—and its network of detention facilities—in Maricopa County.

Five Paths for America in 2026

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/five-paths-for-america-in-2026-trump-congress-republican-supreme-court-midterms

Published: January 2, 2026 14:30

This could be the year when the tide turns against Trump . . . or drowns liberal democracy.

What ‘Regime Change’ in Venezuela Would Really Mean

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-regime-change-in-venezuela-would-really-mean-trump-maduro

Published: January 2, 2026 13:59

It’s not clear the administration has settled on a goal, much less considered the consequences.

Dark Horse Predictions for 2026! Is Kash Patel on Borrowed Time?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/dark-horse-predictions-for-2026-is

Published: January 1, 2026 23:00

The Bulwark team makes their predictions for 2026—from MAGA infighting and Trump’s fading grip on power to economic fallout, media chaos, a midterm backlash, and changes to Trump’s cabinet.

The Marquise de #MeToo

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-marquise-de-metoo-the-seduction-hbo

Published: January 1, 2026 10:11

What works and what doesn’t in ‘The Seduction,’ HBO’s retelling of ‘Les Liaisons dangereuses.’

John Heilemann: The Year Is Ending a Lot Better than It Started

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/john-heilemann-the-year-is-ending

Published: December 31, 2025 19:31

Only six months ago, the wheels felt like they were coming off of America, and our democracy experiment.

Yes, These Things All Happened in 2025

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/yes-these-things-all-happened-in

Published: December 31, 2025 17:32

From the Trump–Elon Musk Twitter war that briefly melted everyone’s brain, to the election of the Bulwark Pope, and the moments of real tragedy and moral collapse, the year of 2025 delivered a nonstop barrage of chaos, absurdity, and consequence.

How I Failed Escapism 101

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/how-i-failed-escapism-101-diplomat-black-wolf

Published: December 31, 2025 09:03

‘The Diplomat’ and ‘The Black Wolf’ are too close to reality for comfort.

When Fox News Starts Saying "Trump is Bad" (and Other Wild Predictions)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/when-fox-news-starts-saying-trump

Published: December 31, 2025 02:04

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller look ahead to what’s next—and it (mostly) isn't pretty.

Mark Cuban Tells Us How He Can Fix America’s Shitty Health Care

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/mark-cuban-interview-fix-america-shitty-health-care

Published: December 31, 2025 00:30

The entrepreneur wants to do what many in his position have tried and failed to accomplish.

Why is Mark Cuban Working To Cut Drug Prices?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/why-is-mark-cuban-working-to-cut

Published: December 30, 2025 23:56

Mark Cuban joins Jonathan Cohn to give his take on why America’s healthcare system is broken and what it would take to fix it.

Tim’s 2025 Music Year in Review

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-miller-2025-music-year-in-review

Published: December 30, 2025 21:42

The concert of a lifetime, and fifteen favorite records—from country to hip-hop to post-punk.

Julie K. Brown: Hiding the Truth in the Epstein Files

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/julie-k-brown-hiding-the-truth-in

Published: December 30, 2025 19:46

The DOJ is releasing random Epstein documents to distract the public, while also intentionally covering the faces of men in images.

Do It Now

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/do-it-now-2025-2026-new-year-rosebuds-responsibilities

Published: December 30, 2025 17:01

On rosebuds and responsibilities. Or: How to approach 2026.

When It Comes to Trump, Trust Women

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/when-it-comes-to-trump-trust-women-ellie-sattler-maya-angelou-liz-cheney

Published: December 30, 2025 14:38

They have recognized the president’s toxicity from the jump. It’s time men start listening to them.

Tim and Sam Rank Trump’s Cabinet From Hell

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-and-sam-rank-trumps-cabinet-from

Published: December 30, 2025 11:02

Tim Miller and Sam Stein give their takes on the Trump cabinet after a full year of chaos, incompetence, and outright danger.

When It Comes to Race, Vivek Ramaswamy Is No Moral Leader

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/vivek-ramaswamy-race-maga

Published: December 30, 2025 09:55

The Ohio gubernatorial candidate’s political marriage of convenience with MAGA racists lasted until it became inconvenient.

Somebody Needs to Tell Trump Everybody Is Laughing at Him

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/somebody-needs-to-tell-trump-everybody-laughing-at-him

Published: December 30, 2025 08:04

His worst fear has already come true.

Trump Admin Scores Visa for Founder of Russian Propaganda Outlet

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/lauren-chen-trump-administration-scores-visa-for-founder-russian-propaganda-outlet-tenet

Published: December 30, 2025 01:09

Tenet Media’s Lauren Chen is back—even though the illegal-influence and money-laundering investigation remains open.

Stephen Miller’s Christmas Rants Were Revolting–and Revealing

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/stephen-millers-christmas-rants-were

Published: December 30, 2025 00:00

Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell take on Stephen Miller’s string of Christmas posts—a window into his obsession with immigration, his warped view of American history, and the dark instincts shaping the Trump administration’s policies.

Bill Kristol: Trump Has Lost the Plot

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bill-kristol-trump-has-lost-the-plot

Published: December 29, 2025 20:07

After a campaign built on the promise that Trump was going to look out for his voters, he started his administration getting sidetracked by DOGE and Musk's phony ideas about saving money.

Why Marjorie Taylor Greene Gives Me Hope

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/why-marjorie-taylor-greene-gives-me-hope

Published: December 29, 2025 17:03

People don’t change—but they can remember who they are.

MAGA Intellectuals Under the Microscope

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/maga-intellectuals-under-the-microscope

Published: December 29, 2025 16:37

Laura K.

When MAGA Comes to Christmas Dinner

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/when-maga-comes-to-christmas-dinner-trump-movement-harm-to-supporters-putin-zelensky

Published: December 29, 2025 14:43

A glimpse of what Trump’s movement does to its supporters.

It Was a Bad Year for the American Military

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/american-military-year-end-review-2025

Published: December 29, 2025 09:14

No one should be surprised.

Don’t Expect Trump to Give Up on Deploying Troops Into American Cities

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-national-guard-supreme-court-troops

Published: December 29, 2025 09:11

... despite the Supreme Court’s refusal to greenlight his use of the National Guard in Illinois.

Norman Rockwell’s Granddaughter Rips Into DHS for Hijacking His Legacy (w/ Daisy Rockwell)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/norman-rockwells-granddaughter-rips

Published: December 29, 2025 01:39

DHS is using Norman Rockwell’s art to sell an anti-immigrant message and his family is furious.

The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/norman-rockwell-museum-magafication-trump-culture-dhs

Published: December 29, 2025 01:25

Trump uses the artist’s work—like other cultural icons—to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.

Is DOJ Playing Games With the Epstein Investigation? (w/ Ryan Goodman)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/is-doj-playing-games-with-the-epstein

Published: December 28, 2025 17:51

The Bulwark on Sunday

The Biggest Dem Success Story Has Nothing to Do With D.C.

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/biggest-democratic-success-story-governors

Published: December 28, 2025 13:02

The governors are leading the fight against Trump—and making the party’s best prospects for 2028.

Why Did Trump Fire the Nation’s Historian? (w/ Colleen Shogan)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/why-did-trump-fire-the-nations-historian

Published: December 28, 2025 11:22

Donald Trump did something no other president has ever done: he fired the Archivist of the United States — the nonpartisan official responsible for preserving America’s records and history.

Kash Patel Is Dismantling FBI Counterintelligence (w/ Derek Owen & R.M Schneiderman)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel-is-dismantling-fbi-counterintelligenc

Published: December 27, 2025 19:11

Ben Parker is joined by Derek Owen and R.M Schneiderman to discuss their deeply reported investigation into how the FBI rebuilt its counterintelligence capabilities after decades of failure—and how Trump-world politics, Kash Patel, and shifting priorities…

America's Two Christmases, and Why Santa Lives On

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/americas-two-christmases-and-why

Published: December 27, 2025 12:30

Plus: What You Missed This Week From The Bulwark

America on Tape: A Brutal (and Hopeful) Year

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/america-on-tape-a-brutal-and-hopeful

Published: December 27, 2025 11:01

The Best of the Focus Group

Kara Swisher: We're in an 'Eat the Rich' Moment

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/kara-swisher-were-in-an-eat-the-rich

Published: December 26, 2025 19:34

The year started with America's tech overlords kissing the ring at Trump's inauguration, and it's ending with the public fed up with the ostentatiously rich—and more distrustful of Silicon Valley than ever, particularly on AI.

The Ten (Or So) Best Movies of 2025

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-ten-or-so-best-movies-of-2025

Published: December 26, 2025 19:01

Before getting into this year’s roundup, here are a few honorable mentions for movies that probably aren’t going to make a lot of best-of lists this year.

Defiance in a Time of Cowardice

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/defiance-in-a-time-of-cowardice-nezza-national-anthem

Published: December 26, 2025 16:02

She sang the national anthem in Spanish as deportation forces assaulted L.A. Now she’s headed to Sundance.

Does Trump’s Bruised Hand Story Make Sense?

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/does-trumps-bruised-hand-story-make

Published: December 26, 2025 16:01

Sam Stein and Jared Poland give their takes on a curious White House claim.

The Politics of Plunder

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-politics-of-plunder-trump-panama-ukraine-nato-allies-greenland-companies-corruption-elections-putin-peace-plan

Published: December 26, 2025 13:52

His domestic and foreign policies have one consistent theme.

The 12 Days of Grift-mas

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-12-days-of-grift-mas

Published: December 25, 2025 23:01

A holiday classic, Bulwark-style.

The Bulwark’s 2025 Predictions Are Put On Trial

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-bulwarks-2025-predictions-are

Published: December 25, 2025 15:01

Donald Trump’s first year back in office is in the books, but how accurate were The Bulwark predictions from this past year?

Trump Spent the Holidays Yelling at the TV

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-spent-the-holidays-yelling

Published: December 24, 2025 23:00

While most Americans were with family, Trump spent the night before Christmas Eve rage-posting threats at TV networks he doesn’t like.

Sam & Sarah Read Their Own Hate Mail

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sam-and-sarah-read-their-own-hate

Published: December 24, 2025 18:01

Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell made a mistake.

A Perfect Christmas Playlist

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/a-perfect-christmas-playlist-2025

Published: December 24, 2025 17:23

Ten songs spanning the decades to help you enter into a holiday mindset.

Christmas Circumstances

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/christmas-circumstances-2025

Published: December 24, 2025 15:40

Life is messy. And good.

‘Marty Supreme’ Review

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/marty-supreme-review

Published: December 24, 2025 08:04

Timothée Chalamet shines in Josh Safdie’s weirdo outsider sports movie.

America’s Two Christmases—and Why They’re Both Pretty Great

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/america-two-christmases-and-why-theyre-both-pretty-great

Published: December 24, 2025 07:21

The double joy of a particularly Christian, and a distinctly American, holiday.

Why Santa Lives On

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/why-santa-claus-lives-on

Published: December 24, 2025 06:59

Even skeptical and religion-averse younger Americans see something worth passing on in the jolly avatar of the Christmas holiday.

Trump's DOJ Utterly Bungled the Latest Epstein Release

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-doj-utterly-bungled-the-latest

Published: December 24, 2025 01:35

New Epstein files have dropped, and the fallout is growing.

RFK’s New Infatuation With a Danish Model

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/robert-kennedy-rfk-jr-denmark-vaccines-hhs-maga-trump

Published: December 24, 2025 00:39

How MAGA fell in love with a tiny, socialist Scandinavian nation—as long as it’s just about vaccine recommendations.

Tom Nichols: The Buzz Has Worn Off

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/tom-nichols-the-buzz-has-worn-off

Published: December 23, 2025 20:16

Six months ago, MAGA world was strutting around with their chests puffed out.

A Green Light for Anti-Islam Bigotry for Trump’s GOP

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/randy-fine-tommy-tuberville-muslims-islam-islamophobia-congress-house-senate

Published: December 23, 2025 19:01

Congressional Republicans are openly attacking Muslim Americans.

Trump-Class Battleships Are the Navy’s Trump Ballroom

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-class-battleships-are-the-navys

Published: December 23, 2025 17:36

Trump Steaks. Trump University. Trump Coins. Why not? Let’s do this and be legends.

Holy Cow, Young Conservatives Are Not Okay

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/holy-cow-young-conservatives-are

Published: December 23, 2025 16:54

Tim Miller and JVL take on a Manhattan Institute focus group that exposed open praise for grotesque “strongman” politics, overt antisemitism, and casual acceptance of extremist figures like Nick Fuentes.

Our Nazi-Agnostic Vice President

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/our-nazi-agnostic-vice-president-jd-vance-nick-fuentes-groypers-maga-trump-epstein-files

Published: December 23, 2025 14:33

Can’t the hard-core anitsemites, the Christian Zionists, and the right-wing Jews all get along?

Security Guarantees for Ukraine Are Useless Without Action to Back Them Up

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/security-guarantees-for-ukraine-useless-western-action-europe-united-states-frozen-assets-putin-trump

Published: December 23, 2025 07:08

Non-credible promises could make things worse for everyone.

How Rob Reiner Made Children His Issue

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/rob-reiner-childhood-early-development

Published: December 23, 2025 07:00

Pushing for greater investments in early childhood development, he improved the lives of countless kids.

Why Amazon’s Push Into Christmas Music Just Feels a Little…Off

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/amazon-exclusive-christmas-music

Published: December 23, 2025 06:55

The retail and entertainment giant and a new old-fashioned holiday tradition.

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